Athens City Code

The city manager is authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:

1. (1) To investigate or have investigated the condition of structures in the city in order to determine which structures therein are unfit for human habitation.
2. (2) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence.
3. (3) To enter upon premises for the purposes of making examinations, provided that such entries shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.
4. (4) To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
5. (5) To delegate any of his functions and powers under this chapter to such officers and agents as he may designate.

(Code 1972, § 4-813; Code 1995, § 13-313)